Corinthians vs Estudiantes: where to watch and line-ups in Libertadores | OneFootball

Corinthians vs Estudiantes face off this Wednesday (16) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw in La Plata, the semifinal spot will be decided in front of the Fiel.

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Context and current form of the teams

Corinthians, coached by Fernando Diniz, are going through a critical moment in the season: they have not won in five matches, with one draw and four losses in that stretch. In the Libertadores, however, the performance has been very different. Timão reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Rosario Central and come into the decisive clash needing only a simple win.

On the other hand, Estudiantes, under Alexander Medina, are in inconsistent form in the Argentine Torneo Clausura, but rested most of their starters over the weekend and beat Platense 2-1, arriving in São Paulo at full strength.

Current situation in the bracket

After the 1-1 draw in the first leg, whoever wins advances to the semifinals; if there is another draw in regular time, the spot will be decided on penalties. The winner will face Flamengo or Independiente del Valle in the semis.

Where to watch Corinthians vs Estudiantes

Corinthians

Timão will have important absences for the decider. Raniele is suspended, while André Ramalho is doing partial training with the group after a bout of labyrinthitis. Yuri Alberto is still recovering from a thigh muscle injury, and Zakaria Labyad and Kayke Ferrari are out for the rest of the season, both recovering from knee cruciate ligament surgery. Memphis Depay will be the main attacking reference.

Absences: Raniele (suspended); Yuri Alberto, André Ramalho, Zakaria Labyad and Kayke Ferrari (medical department).

Probable lineup

Estudiantes

The La Plata side come in boosted by the win over Platense and at full strength for the decisive clash in São Paulo, after resting starters in the domestic league.

Absences: Lucas Alario and Tiago Palacios (injured).

Doubts: to be determined.

Probable lineup

Head-to-head history

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, played at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata, the teams drew 1-1. The clubs had already met in a continental knockout tie in 2023, in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals: Corinthians won the first leg 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, Estudiantes returned the scoreline in Argentina, and Timão advanced on penalties 3-2.

Officiating crew

Match facts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Corinthians vs Estudiantes

What time is Corinthians vs Estudiantes?

The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (16).

Where can you watch Corinthians vs Estudiantes?

It will be broadcast on Globo on free-to-air TV, on ge tv on YouTube, and on Paramount+ via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, in La Plata, the teams drew 1-1.

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